WAITAKI HERALD, JULY 16, 2014 Health and Beauty Don’t be afraid to ditch the black T his is the time of year that Kiwis should be persuaded to ditch their black on black and indulge in a little colour therapy. Think winter, and you think long cold dark nights, short gloomy days, muddy grass and dull gardens – and if you dress in unrelieved black, it can all present a pretty gloomy picture. So, to keep yourself going until the warmth reappears, you can easily make a few small changes to cheer yourself up. For those a little nervous of standing out in the crowd, at least some scarlet nail polish, the colour of the hawthorn berries the birds have been feasting on, will provide a splash of winter warmth, while for those not afraid to be noticed, some bright lipstick, scarlet like your nail polish or the deep pink of a newly-opened cyclamen, will give warmth to your skin, however cold the temperature is. If you can’t bear to shed your black on black merino, at least cheer it up with a bright scarf, pretty earrings, necklace or bracelets. Dull hair looks particularly dull in winter, especially if you hide it under a hat for much of the day, so it could be time to consult with your hairdresser or browse the beauty department at your favourite store for a solution. Colour can really make a huge difference, and if you go for something daring then decide you hate it, you can always change it again! 17 ADVERTISING FEATURE Brighten your day: Don’t be afraid of colour in winter. Do it yourself beauty treatments Blend in the blender then apply to clean, dry Sweet almond body scrub 1 cup brown sugar 1 ⁄2 cup almond oil 2 tsp honey 1 tsp vanilla extract Mix all together and after showering, massage the mixture into your skin. Rinse and dry. Chocolate face mask 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1 ⁄4 cup honey 2 Tb of either cream, plain yoghurt or sour cream 3 tsp oats skin. Leave for 15 to 20 minutes then rinse and dry Deep moisturising hair conditioner 2 beaten eggs 1 cup plain yoghurt 2 Tb olive oil 1 Tb honey Blend together until smooth then apply to dry air, concentrating on the ends. Cover with a shower cap and leave for 15 minutes then shampoo hair. Any leftover can be kept covered in the fridge for up to four days. SparkPeople.com Good enough to eat: All kinds of things from the kitchen can be made into beauty treatments Winter colour: A bright nail polish and lipstick can be enough to help relieve the grey, winter feeling. Dairy Free Yogurt A gift from the 'Tree of Life' Imagine...... the freshly squeezed cream from the white flesh of the coconut passionately handcrafted into the most delicious coconut milk vegan yogurt and coconut ice cream alternatives dairy free.... "Heaven in a mouthful" and of course 100% natural... 100% dairy free.... 100% gluten free... 100% guilt free vegan ice cream alternatives! Free tasting Health 2000 Oamaru 179 Thames Street, Oamaru. 9400 Phone (03) 434 9663 6187724AA Mon to Fri 9am - 5-30pm - Sat 9am - 1pm www.health2000.co.nz Winter Deal! Winter Deal!! Wi From the Rec Centre membership during the month ofmembership during the month of JULYJUL and . . . get a 4. . . get a 4th New members – buy a 3 month month FREE* New members – buy a 3 month th month FREE* Membership includes our group fi tness classes, and full use of weights room** **small fee per RPM / TURBO class *applies to standard adult memberships Waitaki Community Recreation Centraitaki Community Recreation Centre Ph (03) 434 6932 • waitakicrc@xtra.co.nz Orwell Street, Oamaru Orwell Street, Oamaru Ph (03) 434 6932 • waitakicrc@xtra.co.nz www.sportsground.co.nz/waitakicr www.sportsground.co.nz/waitakicrc 6189594AA and